It is essential that you keep your appointments after surgery with the physician and all members of your weight loss surgery team, including the dietitian and exercise physiologist. Gastric bypass surgery patients are at risk for deficiencies in iron (anemia), B 12 , calcium, folate, protein and additional vitamins and minerals. We will test for these deficiencies in the office. Proper wound healing is important for us to follow as well.

Follow-up appointments for the adjustable gastric band procedure are important to monitor the rate of weight loss. The band may need to be adjusted monthly during the first year, depending on the rate of weight loss. You will also be tested for possible nutritional deficiencies.